For 74 years starting from 710 A.D., the capital of Japan was Nara Heijo-kyo. Situated at the center of the capital was the gigantic Heijo-kyo palace that extended 1.3km east to west and 1km north to south. The capital’s main gate, the “Suzakumon” and the “Toin Teien” garden have been reconstructed beautifully. At the moment, the capital’s main building, the “Daigokuden” where national ceremonies and ceremonies for welcoming foreign delegates took place is being reconstructed. It is expected to be completed in time for the celebrations of the 1300th anniversary of the Heijo-kyo Capital in 2010. Pictures of Heijo-kyo Palace excavations and models of the old buildings are on display at the Nara Palace Site Museum.